This is a good book which explored many of the technical aspects of diving, as well as giving a good explanation of the development of deepdiving techniques and underwater filming. He first presented the ocean to the world in his book the silent world 1953. Jacques cousteaus song of the open sea washington post. In 1953, the publication of the silent world made him an instant celebrity. During these trips he produced many books and films. Jul 01, 2004 cousteaus narrative is excellent, and the information is accurate. The silent world by cousteau, jacques and a great selection of related. Born in plymouth, he lived in fall river for several years. Cousteau and emile gagnan designed, built, and tested the first. The cousteau collection the silent world trailer youtube. Mar 04, 2017 the silent world is noted as one of the first films to use underwater cinematography to show the ocean depths in color. Cousteau s narrative is excellent, and the information is accurate. In 1956 he adapted the book into a documentary film, codirected with french motion. Its a small volume, this book, just 160 pages, yet its absolutely mandatory reading for anyone interested in what cousteau termed the silent world under the surface of the water that covers 71% of our planet.
Its an excellent book, but i was hoping for a lot more photos of ocean life, so we will be looking for another book. Picture books about jacques cousteau and undersea life the. Aug 12, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. In 1953, he published the silent world, written with frederic dumas, and began work on a film version of the book with director louis malle. The silent world 1955 jacquesyves cousteau, louis malle. This book is a real life adventure story by a person who first made us realize what a fascinating world exists under the sea. Cousteau publishes the silent world while in the french navy, he and engineer emile gagnan invented the aqualung, the worlds first selfcontained underwater breathing apparatus scuba. The silent world is noted as one of the first films to use underwater cinematography to show the ocean depths in color. A story of undersea discovery and adventure, published in 1953.
Jacquesyves cousteau shower curtain for sale by greg joens. Cousteau met simone melchior, a student, and married her in summer of 1937. But not generally know is the fascinating and compelling individual behind the acclaimed television personality. Jacques cousteaus the silent world is published history. Cousteau produced and starred in many television programs, including the american series the undersea world of jacques cousteau 196876. The silent world by cousteau, jacques yves and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A story of undersea discovery and adventure, by the first men to swim at record depths with the freedom of fish is a 1953 book coauthored by captain jacquesyves cousteau and frederic dumas, and edited by james dugan background. Its title derives from cousteau s 1953 book the silent world. Over the next few years, he made expeditions to the mediterranean, the red.
Jacques cousteau shower curtain featuring the drawing jacquesyves cousteau by greg joens. The sunlightinfused blue glow of the marine subsurface, the endless array of otherworldly creatures that populate the ocean, and masked divers stealthily easing through the sea trailed, of course, by glittering streams of bubbles emanating from cousteaus famed contraption are morsels of the vivid imagery that his name often brings to. Stated first edition of captain cousteaus first book, very good in a good dust jacket. Cousteau publishes the silent world history channel on foxtel. Cousteau liked to call himself an oceanographic technician. The sunlightinfused blue glow of the marine subsurface, the endless array of otherworldly creatures that populate the ocean, and masked divers. Its title derives from cousteaus 1953 book the silent world. Review by dappered arts and culture correspondent ben madeska above photo of corsair airplane wreck also by ben madeska, taken in about 100 feet of water off the coast of hawaii. In 1956 he adapted the book into a documentary film, codirected with french motionpicture director louis.
This is the book which loosely inspired the movie the silent world by jy. His two sons, jeanmichael and philippe were born in 1938 and 1940 respectively. He discovered life in the coral reefs and deep oceans. The silent world, 1956 oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau. Father of the silent world tribute to captain jacquesyves.
The silent world 1956 directed by louis malle, jacques. Jacques cousteau oceanographer, explorer and scientist on. Although a french national, cousteau wrote the book in english. In 1966 he launched his first hourlong television special, the world of jacquesyves cousteau. Evelyn and i were particularly interested in the work at the plymouth. Cousteau became a prominent figure with the release of an underwater film of the same name, the silent world 1956. The silent world by jacques yves cousteau, 1955, pocket books edition, the silent world 1955 edition open library. Jul 15, 2002 i learned that before cousteau ever became popular for his documentary films, he had written a bestselling book, the silent world 1953, which chronicled the early days of his underwater. Set on boardand belowthe good ship calypso during an. With the cooperation of many of jacques cousteaus collaborators, friends, and family, brad matsen gives us the first full picture of this remarkable. Now, national geographic presents a 50th anniversary edition of this remarkable book, allowing readers to once again travel under the sea with cousteau during the turbulent days of world.
The book has a bump with small tear at top of front board. He chronicled his early days of underwater adventure in the silent worlda memoir that was an instant, international bestseller pdf upon its publication in 1954. Falco was featured in the silent world, the 1956 academy awardwinning documentary made by cousteau and director louis malle that introduced much of the world to the. Buy this book if you are interested in scuba diving, sharks, shipwrecks, or adventure. Jacques cousteau famous ocean explorers on sea and sky. The silent world by jacques yves cousteau, 1955, pocket books edition, the. A story of undersea discovery and adventure, by the first men to swim at record depths with the freedom of fish is a 1953 book coauthored by captain jacquesyves cousteau and frederic dumas, and edited by james dugan. Carson, riley, cousteau, and clark esa journals wiley.
This is the book which loosely inspired the movie the silent world by jy cousteau and louis malle, which won an oscar. Released to universal acclaim in 1956, jacques cousteaus first feature film takes us to a world that most of us will never see. Two picturebook biographies of jacques cousteau, and a third book about the undersea world. In the silent world, cousteau describes in colorful frenchaccented english the adventures that paved the way to his remarkable discoveries.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The silent world by cousteau, jacques and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The silent world by j cousteau and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The silent world by cousteau jacques, used abebooks. Jacquesyves cousteau has rejoined the silent world, it said in a statement. It went through at least seven impressions in its first year thats shows either a remarkable acceptance or bad planning no doubt both. Aug 09, 20 this book is a real life adventure story by a person who first made us realize what a fascinating world exists under the sea. Now, national geographic presents a 50th anniversary edition of this remarkable book, allowing readers to once again travel under the sea with cousteau during the turbulent days of. Three years later, the silent world was released to world acclaim. Editions of the silent world by jacquesyves cousteau.
May 05, 2011 released to universal acclaim in 1956, jacques cousteau s first feature film takes us to a world that most of us will never see. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. From 1956 french underwater explorer, jacques cousteau brought ocean life to our tv screens in a way never before seen. Its a small volume, this book, just 160 pages, yet its absolutely mandatory reading for anyone interested in what cousteau. First publiished in great britain, 1953, hamish hamilton, london.
In 1953 he published a book called the silent world. Its title derives from cousteaus 1953 book the silent. An unprecedented and masterfully told biography of jacques cousteau that reveals for the first time the fascinating and compelling individual behind this famous television personality. It recounts his journey from naval officer to inventor of the most groundbreaking invention for underwater exploration the aqua lung prototype of the modern scuba. Review by dappered arts and culture correspondent ben madeska above photo of corsair airplane wreck also by ben madeska, taken in. The book has a bump with small tear at top of front bo. In 1956 he adapted the book into a documentary film, codirected with french motionpicture director louis malle, that won both the palme dor at that years cannes international film festival and an academy award in 1957, one of. The silent world is the bible of modern scuba diving. The cousteau formula has been modified in various ways since those early days of the silent world 1956 and later of his endless series the undersea world of jacques cousteau. Jacques cousteau opened up the undersea world as no one has done before or since. A story of undersea discovery and adventure, by the first men to swim at record depths with the freedom of fish is a 1953 book coauthored by captain jacquesyves cousteau and. He chronicled his early days of underwater adventure in the silent worlda memoir that was an instant, international bestseller upon its publication in 1954. Le monde du silence the silent world is based on the bestselling book of the same name by famed oceanographer jacques cousteau. Several documentaries were coproduced with his son philippe.
The silent world 1953, written with frederic dumas, recounts the testing of the aqualung as well as the initial voyages of calypso, cousteaus wellequipped research vessel from which he and. A team of divers shot 25 kilometers of film over two years in the mediterranean sea, the persian gulf, the red sea and the. The silent world le monde du silence was the 1956 documentary that cemented the reputation of french oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau. It was the basis of the academy awardwinning documentary the silent world 1956. May 10, 2009 two picture book biographies of jacques cousteau, and a third book about the undersea world. Jan 30, 2020 on february 3, 1953, french oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau publishes the silent world, a memoir about his time exploring the oceans. Several documentaries were coproduced with his son philippe, until philippes untimely death in a plane crash in 1979.
Despite his own books title, the silent world 1953, cousteau. Jacques cousteaus the silent world is published, opening a window on the underwater world for millions. The silent world by captain j y cousteau frederic dumas. I learned that before cousteau ever became popular for his documentary films, he had written a bestselling book, the silent world 1953, which chronicled the early days of his underwater.
It went through at least seven impressions in its first year thats shows. The ocean world of jacques cousteau series librarything. The silent world by jacques yves cousteau and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The silent world, the golden fish, and world without sun, as well as many other top awards including the palme dor in 1956 at the cannes film festival. It was later made into a film that won an award at the cannes film festival. Over the next few years, he made expeditions to the mediterranean, the red sea, and the indian ocean.
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